Quantitative Methods

Specializing in Quantitative Methods in Educational Psychology develops in graduates a strong and marketable base in quantitative research methods.

Why choose to study quantitative methods?

There is a well-documented shortage of professionals with quantitative skills, making graduates with such competencies in high demand.

Doctoral programs want students with quantitative research and data analysis skills.

Across content areas and degree types, having strong quantitative research and data analysis skills makes applicants more competitive and better suited for doctoral work.

A recent report revealed there are more than twice the number of job positions advertised for quantitative methodologists as there were graduates with such skills.

Forbes listed the ability to analyze quantitative data as a “top skill” needed on any résumé.

Job openings can be found in such places as federal and state governments, state and local educational agencies, private industry, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and offices of institutional research in post-secondary institutions.